August 16, 2012

Bethalto Public Library District

Board of Trustees Meeting

August 16, 2012

The meeting was called to order by Pat Beiermann, President.

Present:                  P. Beiermann, C. McMillen P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

Absent:                  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

Also present:         Kevin and Stacy McRae, Accountants; Mary Brewster, Library Director.

The minutes of the meeting of July 19, 2012 were approved as written.

Motion 1:  It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Stemmley that bills in the amount of $34,878.18 be paid.

                Ayes:      P. Beiermann, C. McMillen P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:   none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORTS

The Financial report was presented by Stacy McRae, Accountant. (See file)

The Librarian’s report. (See file)

COMMUNICATIONS

            Letter from county clerk Mark Von Nida regarding election of trustees.

COMMITTEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS    

NEW BUSINESS

            Illinois Library Laws and Rules regarding library funding reviewed.

Motion 2:  It was moved by R. Hellemeyer and seconded by P. Beiermann to pay off the loan balance of approximately $73,720.24 at First National Bank of Staunton.

                Ayes:      P. Beiermann, C. McMillen P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:   none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

Motion 3:  It was moved by P. Stemmley and seconded by P. Beiermann to accept the Tentative Budget for FY 2012-2013.

                Ayes:      P. Beiermann, C. McMillen P. Stemmley, R. Hellemeyer

                Nayes:   none

                Absent:  M. Brown, E. Hauser, L. Gunderson

The meeting was adjourned by P. Beiermann at 8:55 p.m.